Richard vs Murphy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Boy #815 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea warrior"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish American English

✓ All Clear

Richard Rank #232

Murphy Rank #815

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #815 for Murphy.

Is Richard or Murphy more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Murphy at #815 in the United States.

What do Richard and Murphy mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Old Irish origin).

Are Richard and Murphy boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a boy name.